MORE than 100 people from Angus who either have, or care for someone with, a physical disability, met in Carnoustie on Friday to discuss a range of issues affecting their lives.
The meeting, entitled 'Making a Difference', was organised by Angus Council Social Work and Health and Angus Community Health Partnership.
Those attending discussed issues such as involvement and inclusion in their own communities; controlling the
ir own lives and managing their conditions and living safely and independently in their own homes wherever possible.
Previously identified areas requiring development include: access to services; self-management of long term conditions; carer and respite support; meaningful recreation, educational and employment activity; palliative care and independent mobility.
The convener of Social Work and Health, Alison Andrews, said: "Those people who attended Friday's event had an opportunity to discuss issues and bring forward ideas.
"By understanding what the problems are, we can bring in measures to make a positive difference to lives of people in Angus living with physical disabilities and their carers."
Journalist and former BBC health correspondent Penny Taylor co-ordinated the meeting and corporate artist Graham Ogilvie represented the discussion with visual imaging and story boards, to support communication needs.
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